Psalm 109:16 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, But persecuted the poor and needy man, That he might even slay the broken in heart.

More versions

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Because the man did not [earnestly] remember to show mercy, but pursued and persecuted the poor and needy man, and the broken in heart [he was ready] to slay.

American Standard Version (1901)

Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay them.

Common English Bible

All because this person didn’t remember to demonstrate faithful love, but chased after the poor and needy— even the brokenhearted—with deadly intent!